SANBlaze Achieves VMware Ready Status

SANBlaze Technology, Inc. announced that its SB-ATCA2000 has achieved VMware Ready status.

This designation indicates that SANBlaze and the ATCA2000 has passed a detailed evaluation and testing process managed by VMware and is now listed on the VMware Partner Product Catalog.

Passing the extensive VMware-specified testing helps ensure that SB-ATCA2000 makes best use of VMware technology and is ready for deployment in customer environments.

"We are pleased that the SANBlaze ATCA2000 qualifies for the VMware Ready logo, signifying to customers that it has passed specific VMware testing and interoperability criteria and is ready to run in production environments," said Sheryl Sage, Director, Alliance Programs, VMware.

"VMware remains a popular choice with our customers especially given the growth of CPU densities available in ATCA, often exceeding 100 CPUs per chassis," said Steve Looby, Director of Product Management, "VMware Ready certification for our ATCA2000 storage blade means our customers can confidently pair their newest CPU designs with an equally capable storage solution boasting 12TB, RAID protected in-chassis storage."

The VMware Ready program is a VMware co-branding program for qualified partner products and is a benefit of the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. With more than 2,000 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with echnology partners to provide them a set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.